Straight on till Morning

by Hannah Shoop

When Julia takes a spring break trip to Florida, she's not expecting romance. But an encounter with Peter Pan and a coded message suggests otherwise. When she meets Colton, Peter Pan's actor, and receives a kiss in front of a castle, her world changes. But will a magical moment last when she returns to college and Colton stays in Florida? Straight On Till Morning is a whimsical romance about faith and fear colliding, hometown family and high adventure. It’s a clash of personalities. It’s a heartwarming tale of two young people’s faith in a God who can outdream them.

Genres: Christian, Fiction, Fantasy, Contemporary, Young Adult, Christian Fiction

322 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 31, 2025

About the author

Hannah Shoop once lived a mere hike from castle ruins in Germany. She traveled to 20 countries in her 20s, wrote her first novel at the age of nine, met Peter Pan, and wishes she enjoyed lembas bread (but she'd rather eat a croissant alongside a cup of black coffee). Hannah now resides in Alabama, where she gushes over sunshine, explores literature with junior high students, and dreams of her next trip to Disney World. She is the author of the YA fantasy Camnoel Trilogy and the sweet contemporary Christian romance Straight on till Morning.

Reviews

[Sara Ella · Rating 5 out of 5]

I adored this book! Straight on Till Morning is full of hope and magic. It’s the perfect summer (or anytime) read. I loved the Disney aspect, of course, but as fun and full of joy as this story was, there is also a depth of seriousness to it as well. This story is about more than a girl who falls for a boy in green. It’s about overcoming fear and doubt and trusting in God’s plan. I hope Hannah Shoop continues to write uplifting stories like this one.

[Jacquelyn 💐 {This Rapunzel Reads} [Jesus Christ, my Living Hope] · Rating 5 out of 5]

OH. MY. GOODNESS. I AM SPEECHLESS! This was absolutely incredible and hands down one of my favorites books of all time! I don’t even know where to begin and I’m going to do my best to put together a review that makes sense. When Flynn Rider was mentioned within the first ten pages, I knew it was going to be a good book. I didn’t expect to be completely blown away by it. Julia was a wonderful character! I could relate to her so much and her fears and worries. Colton was a dream! He was everything you could ever want in a godly person and more. He is one of my favorite MMC I’ve ever read. I loved the way he honorably treated Julia in their relationship. It was so beautiful and special. I want more of that in contemporary Christian fiction. The faith content was outstanding and had me in tears! I tabbed so many parts in this book. I was cheering Colton and Julia on til the end and was in tears at the proposal! I cried multiple times in this book and I won’t be forgetting this book ever! 😭 I’m going to continue to rave about this book forever. I highly recommend especially to young women! If you haven’t read it, you need to! 6 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Kristina Welch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet & Wholesome Christian YA Romance

There's so much to love about this book! Most importantly to me, the protagonist loves Jesus and prays with authenticity throughout her daily life. I love the Scripture interwoven into the story, and the romance is centered around Jesus first. For example, she falls hardest for the MMC when he is pointing her to Jesus, and it's clear God was a part of their finding each other. Lots of Disney references, and the book is even more fun to read if you've seen Peter Pan recently.

This story's squeaky clean--absolutely nothing smutty to surprise you, and for that reason I can highly recommend it to younger girls (12+) as well. In fact, while it's good for anyone who enjoys YA, it's perfect for teens as it includes so many resonant feelings of that time in life.

I've been looking for YA I can wholeheartedly recommend, and this one I can suggest with zero reservations.

[OnceUponABlonde · Rating 5 out of 5]

a FANTASTIC book!
full of practical magic and full of God's love!!
the friendships in this book felt so real, and I think that's part of what made this book so wonderful. 10/10 will be recommending to other people!!

[Lizzy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so sweet! The story delivered whimsy and joy in ways that really encouraged my heart. I loved how the author started with the fun, swoon-worthy story of a girl meeting Peter Pan at Disney World, and grounded it with a touch of reality. While reading, I found myself challenged by the ways Julia and Colton grew in not only their relationship but also their faith.

An endearing tale for readers who love Jesus, real-life magic, and a fun journey on the way to happily-ever-after.

[Samantha Mendell · Rating 5 out of 5]

The sweet, wholesome love story that my Disney-fanatic heart needed! Hannah has done a phenomenal job crafting a heartwarming tale filled with faith, love, and a dash of pixie dust that’s sure to leave readers feeling uplifted and inspired to not only dream big but to chase after the One who created them. Fans of Robin Jones Gunn and Disney are sure to enjoy this story!

[Abbey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it so much. Everything in it circled back to Jesus, which is something not many books do. It was so wholesome, and I’d read it many more times. I loved getting to read a fictional book that reminded me of the goodness of God in every chapter.